Dr. Jim Barton Hon.BSc., MD, MHPE, FRCPC, CCPE

Clinical Professor of Medicine-Nephrology
Associate Dean, Continuing Medical Education, College of Medicine

Education:

• B.Sc.(Hon) - Dalhousie University, 1990
• MD - Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1994
• FRCPC (Internal Medicine) - Queen’s University, 1997
• Nephrology - University of Toronto, 1999

Awards

• CSN Distinguished Service Award - 2015
• 2014 CAME/ACÉM Certificate of Merit Award. For excellence in Medical Education from the Canadian Association for Medical Education, recipient for province of Saskatchewan
• Clinical Teacher of the Year- Core Internal Medicine Training Program - 2012/2013
• USask College of Medicine Graduating Class Teacher of the year - 2005, 2007, 2012
• Back of the envelope Award (teaching excellence in clinical settings) - 2010/11
• Excellence in Teaching Award-University of Saskatchewan - 2005
• Department of Medicine New Faculty Teaching award University Health Network- 2000

Professional roles:

• Clinical Professor of Medicine
• Associate Dean CME, College of Medicine
• Medical Lead, Kidney Health Program, Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Program Director- Adult Nephrology (formerly)
• Division Lead- CRRT Program (formerly)
• Royal College Subspecialty Committee Nephrology, Examiner Nephrology (formerly)
• CSN committees: Education, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Website Advisory Committee
• Co-Chair CNE Program, World Congress of Nephrology, Vancouver, British Columbia - 2011

• Submitted for Publication, June 2025- Okpalauwaekwe, U., Holinaty, C., Smith-Windsor, T., Barton, J.W., MacLean, C. "Beyond the Surface: Exploring How Racism, Disconnectedness and Exclusion Shape Faculty Engagement in Continued Professional Development (CPD)." Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine.
• Clark, M., Sarda, M., Alaverdashvili, M., Le, T., Teare, A., Barton, J., Jensen, P. S., & Felstrom, A. (2025). Impact of a continuing medical education program on primary care providers - an analysis of a child psychiatry education program in Saskatchewan. BMC primary care, 26(1), 172. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-02872-4.
• Okpalauwaekwe U , Holinaty C, Smith-Windsor T, Barton J, MacLean C. From Field of Dreams to Back to the Future? Exploring Barriers to Participating in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programs. BMC Med Educ. Accepted on January 5, 2024.
• Sydney Murray, Chance Dumaine, Chris Wall, Tamalina Banerjee, James Barton, Michael Moser, Technical and institutional factors affecting specimen adequacy and complications in ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy: A retrospective cohort study Short title: Strategies for Kidney Biopsy Safety and Accuracy. Canadian Journal of Kidney Health Sciences. Accepted for publication March 2025.
• The Canadian society of nephrology methods in developing and adapting clinical practice guidelines: a review Reem A Mustafa, Adeera Levin, Ayub Akbari, Bethany J Foster, Deborah Zimmerman, Gihad E Nesrallah, Greg A Knoll, Jean-Philippe Rioux, Jim Barton, Marcel Ruzicka, Norman Muirhead, Louise Moist, Neesh Pannu, Phil McFarlane, Scott Klarenbach, Susan Samuel, William F Clark and Brenda R Hemmelgarn Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease 2014, 1:5  doi:10.1186/2054-3581-1-5
• Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease. Pedal edema and jugular venous pressure for volume overload in peritoneal dialysis patients. Michael Garfinkle and James Barton. (2016) 3:1 DOI 10.1186/s40697-016-0091-z.
• Timing the initiation of renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury in Canadian intensive care units: a multicentre observational study. Clark E, Wald R, Levin A, Bouchard J, Adhikari NK, Hladunewich M, Richardson RM, James MT, Walsh MW, House AA, Moist L, Stollery DE, Burns KE, Friedrich JO, Barton J, Lafrance JP, Pannu N, Bagshaw SM; Canadian Acute Kidney Injury (CANAKI) Investigators.Can J Anaesth. 2012 Sep;59(9):861-70. doi: 10.1007/s12630-012-9750-4. Epub 2012 Jun 30.
• Clinical factors associated with initiation of renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury-a prospective multicenter observational study. Bagshaw SM, Wald R, Barton J, Burns KE, Friedrich JO, House AA, James MT, Levin A, Moist L, Pannu N, Stollery DE, Walsh MW.J Crit Care. 2012 Jun;27(3):268-75. doi: 0.1016/j.jcrc.2011.06.003. Epub 2011 Jul 27.PMID:21798709[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE].
• Can J Anaesth. 2012 Oct;59(10):934-42. Epub 2012 Jul 28.Epidemiology of acute kidney injury in Canadian critical care units: a prospective cohort study.Odutayo A¹, Adhikari NK, Barton J, Burns KE, Friedrich JO, Klein D, Lapinsky S, Litwin S, Meret A, Moineddin R, Richardson B, Richardson R, Zaltzman A, Hladunewich M, Wald R.
• The Canadian society of nephrology methods in developing and adapting clinical practice guidelines: a review Reem A Mustafa, Adeera Levin, Ayub Akbari, Bethany J Foster, Deborah Zimmerman, Gihad E Nesrallah, Greg A Knoll, Jean-Philippe Rioux, Jim Barton, Marcel Ruzicka, Norman Muirhead, Louise Moist, Neesh Pannu, Phil McFarlane, Scott Klarenbach, Susan Samuel, William F Clark and Brenda R Hemmelgarn Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease 2014, 1:5  doi:10.1186/2054-3581-1-5
• Nov 2011: Poster ASN, A Prospective Multi-Center Evaluation of Indications and Timing of Renal Replacement Therapy for Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill patients. Edward Clark, James W. Barton, Josee Bouchard, Karen Burns, Jan Friedrich, Michelle Hladunewich, Andrew House, Matthew James, Jean Philippe Lafrance, Adeera Levin, Louise Moist, Neesh Pannu, Ron Wald, Michael Walsh and Sean Bagshaw.
• April 2011. Poster A.Pabani, J.Barton, S.Skinner, Evaluation of Staphylococcus Aureus Peritonitis in the Northern Peritoneal Dialysis Program, World Congress of Nephrology Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
• April 2011 Poster. A.Pabani, J.Barton, S.Skinner. Evaluation of the Microbiology of Peritoneal Dialysis associated Peritonitis in the Northern Peritoneal Dialysis Program, AMMI, Montreal , Canada.
• April 24-28/2013 Poster: CSN Montreal; Retrospective Review of Renal Biopsy quality in Saskatchewan. Dr Chance Dumaine, Allison Budd, T.Bannerjee, J Barton
• Dean’s Project- University of Saskatchewan A.Pabani, S.Skinner, J.Barton- Evaluation of the Microbiology of Peritoneal Dialysis associated Peritonitis in the Northern Peritoneal Dialysis Program, September , 2010.
• 2012-2013: Retrospective review of Renal Biopsy Quality in Saskatchewan. Quality project for PGY2 IM program: Chance Dumaine, Allison Budd, T.Bannerjee, J Barton
• 2013-2014: Improving the Quality of Renal Biopsies in Saskatchewan Health Region.  PGY3 research project.  Chance Dumaine, Allison Budd, T.Bannerjee, J Barton

• Andrea Vasquez Camargo1, Clara Rocha Michaels1, Rejina Kamrul1, Rachana Bodani2, Gary Groot2, James Barton2, Donna Goodridge2, Carolyn Hoessler2, Niina Kojidi2. 1University of Saskatchewan, Regina, Canada. 2University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. Utilizing the RE-AIM framework to assess knowledge mobilization of new CAN-PCC guidelines via educational activities for HCPs, patients and public. RISE Conference, 2025. 
• Carlyn Gardner, Oluwafolakemi Babasola, Carolyn Hoessler, Scott Tunison, Katherine Churchman, James Barton University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada Gamifying Virtual CME Learning: Enhancing Engagement Through Educational Games. RISE Conference 2025 
• Oluwafolakemi Babasola, Carolyn Hoessler, Scott Tunison, Carlyn Gardner, Katherine Churchman, James Barton. U of S, Saskatoon Rural Healthcare Practitioners in Saskatchewan: Insights and Strategies for Enhanced Engagement and Effectiveness of CME Webinars. Canada. RISE Conference, 2025 
• Vasquez Camargo, A., Goodridge, D, Barton,James., Kamrul,R., Michaels, C.R., Hossler,C., Groot,G. “A Province-Wide Post COVID-19 Condition Educational Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation: Next steps”. RISE Conference, Regina, SK, June 14, 2024. 
• Okpalauwaekwe, Udoka. Barton, James, Holinaty, C, Smith, Windsor, T, MacLean, C.  If we build it, will they come? Exploring what drives participation in continued professional development (CPD) programs. “RISE Conference, Regina, SK, June 14, 2024. 
• Andrea Vasquez Camargo, MD MSc CFPC, Dr. Gary Groot, MD PHD FRCSC FACS, Donna Goodridge, RN PhD, Dr. James Barton, MD FRCSC, Dr. Rejina Kamrul, MD CFPC, Dr. Clara Rocha Michaels, MD CFPC,Adam Clay, MSc, Carolyn Hoessler, PhD CE, Shivali Sood, MD (Resident), Jannat Ferdous, MD (Resident), Kholoud Alwan, MD (Resident), Omer Munir (Medical Student). Colllege of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. Listening to the Post COVID-19 Condition Educational Needs of Helath Care Providers and Patients. Poster 512. Family Medicine Forum.  Vancouver, November 2024. 
• Andrea Vasquez Camargo, MD MSc CFPC, Donna Goodridge, RN PhD, Dr. James Barton, MD FRCSC, Dr. Rejina Kamrul, MD CFPC, Dr. Clara Rocha Michaels, MD CFPC, Carolyn Hoessler, PhD CE, Dr. Gary Groot, MD PHD FRCSC FACS College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. Assessing the Effectiveness of a Province Wide CAN PCC Guidelines Dissemination and Post COVID-19 Condition Educational Programming Proposal Implementation. Family Medicine Forum Conference, Vancouver, 2024 
• Sydney Murray, B.Sc.1, Chance Dumaine, MD2, Chris Wall, MD3, Tamalina Banerjee,    MD4, James Barton, MD2, Michael Moser, MD, MSc5,* Were the 2016 recommendations for percutaneous kidney biopsies followed and did they lead to safer and more accurate results? Canadian Association of Radiologists conference`. Montreal, April 11-14, 2024 

• Mobilizing Evidence-Based Resources to improve Post-COVID-19 Condition Care Across Saskatchewan Health and Community Settings. Funder: Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) 2025-2026 Mobilize Grant . Nominated PI: Dr. Andrea Vasquez Camargo    Co-Investigators: Gary Groot, Clara Rocha Michaels, Rejina Kamrul, James Barton, Donna Goodridge, Rachana Bodani, Carolyn Hoessler,Nina Mohaghegh Amount requested: $10,000    Status: Approved 
• Exploring barriers and motivators to physician engagement Cathy MacLean MD, FCFP, MClSc (Family Medicine), MBA Co-Investigators Dr. Udoka Okpalauwaekwe, Family Physician, PhD candidate, Dr. James Barton, MD, FRCP(C),  Tom Smith Winsor BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP, FRRMS, Dr. Carla Holinaty MD, CCFP, Dr. Melissa Gieni, BSc, MD, FRCSC. SMA CORP, 2024. 
• Lovo S, Sasakamoose J,  Oosman S, Sutherland W, Bembridge M, Barton J, McKinney V, Tait C. (2020). Community Partnership Grant: Elders and Knowledge Keepers Guide Transformational Change in Healthcare: Expanding the Role of Practitioners in Indigenous Wellness Program. Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Health and Wellness Research, Training and Knowledge Mobilization Network (FMHRN) $5000.00